Miguel Lopez, LPC

Miguel Lopez is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas who offers telehealth therapy across the state. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship struggles, addiction, trauma, and questions about sexual identity and gender. He also helps with intimacy concerns, self-esteem, anger, bipolar mood issues, and coaching for life changes.

He trained at the University of Texas at San Antonio where he earned a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. That education included a range of clinical experiences with diverse individuals seeking counseling support. He has four years of postdegree clinical experience in counseling settings.

Miguel uses an eclectic approach and draws from several therapies to meet each person's needs. He commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy among other methods. He aims to give practical skills and questions that help people reflect and make changes.

Sessions combine empathy with a light touch of humor when appropriate. Miguel focuses on building a working relationship where clients can try new behaviors and reduce ones they find harmful. He describes therapy as adding tools to a person’s toolbox for everyday life.

Outside of work he enjoys gardening, knitting, bowling, and spending time with his partner, two cats, and a dog. He offers sessions in English and provides remote care to people located in Texas.

How specific approaches translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and helping people find their own direction; online sessions let the therapist follow a person’s lead while offering reflections that clarify goals and values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down thoughts, feelings, and behaviors into manageable steps and offers practical exercises to try between sessions; this works well over video or messaging when homework and tracking are shared electronically. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people identify and shift patterns in emotional responses and can support work on attachment and relationship dynamics in therapy conversations.

Deciding which approach fits best is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively to match methods to each person’s needs, goals, and preferences. That means trying techniques, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together rather than committing to a single method up front.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how people meet with licensed professionals. Video calls allow more face-to-face interaction and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when video is not practical or bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging make brief check-ins, shorter sessions, or ongoing support easier to fit into a busy day. These options help people maintain continuity of care and choose the format that best fits their schedule and comfort.